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Scottish Women’s Rights Centre - Understanding Domestic Abuse for Lawyers Entering the Profession
Dates: 9am – 3.30pm, 21st February
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: £75 for those employed in the legal sector or £10 for students
Trainers: Helen Hughes, Family Law and Domestic Abuse specialist
This training provides newly qualified solicitors, trainee solicitors, paralegals, and experienced law students (diploma and LLM/LLB students) with an introduction to domestic abuse, the impact of trauma, and an overview of the law on protective orders. Those who complete it will be given the opportunity to apply to shadow solicitors involved with the SWRC.
Attendees will:
• Have a stronger understanding of domestic abuse and trauma
• Be able to meet clients with a trauma-informed perspective
• Gain an overview on the law and case studies regarding protective orders.
Book online by clicking here.
The Scottish Women’s Rights Centre provides a range of training throughout the year for the legal profession and others who work with survivors of gender-based violence. Find our full training calendar on our website.
The Scottish Women’s Rights Centre is a unique collaborative project providing free legal information, advice, representation, and advocacy support to women in Scotland affected by violence and abuse.
